Denison H S vs Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison H S
Denison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,351 students
Houston El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
255 students
| Measure | Denison H S Denison, Texas | Houston El Denison, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,419 | #2826 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6699 of 16,910 | #32555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,351 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 1,351 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Denison | Denison |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denison H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 39.1).
- •Denison H S does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Denison H S does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Denison H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 78.4%).
- •Denison H S does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Denison H S is the larger school with 1,351 students compared with 255.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denison H S better than Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Denison H S ranks higher (56.4 vs 39.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Denison H S and Houston El?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Denison and Denison in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison H S: 1,351. Houston El: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison H S and Houston El rank in Texas?
Denison H S is 547th of 1,419 and Houston El is 2826th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).